Evans plots radio comeback

Chris Evans has announced that he will return to the airwaves with a stint on Radio 2. The DJ will host two music shows over the Easter weekend.

"My love of radio is no secret so I'm excited about doing this for Radio 2," Evans said.

"I'm looking forward to playing some great music on a bank holiday."

Evans, who previously hosted the Radio 1 breakfast show but left in 1997 when bosses refused to allow him to work a four-day week, is believed to be planning a permanent radio comeback later in the year.

After joining Virgin Radio he was sacked in 2001 after missing his show to go on a drinking binge.

The former Big Breakfast and Don't Forget Your Toothbrush presenter turned to TV production but his projects flopped.

Earlier this year he made his TV presenting comeback by hosting The Brits and is said to be keen to get back in the limelight after his split from wife Billie Piper.

The Radio 2 shows will be broadcast on Friday March 25 and Monday March 28.

Station controller Lesley Douglas said: "Chris Evans is a unique talent and Radio 2 listeners are in for a real treat over Easter."